Course structure:

Observe regulations governing the safe erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffolds and work methods to be adopted

Determine the truss-out, pavement gantry, loading bay, splay, protective fan, use of prefabricated beams and roof scaffolds in system or proprietary systems where applicable

Construct scaffolds to statutory regulations TG20 and

BS EN12811-1, and follow the safe systems of work set out in the Safety Guidance Note 4 (SG4)

Practical setting of anchors for tie testing

NVQ/SVQ portfolio building and practical assessment.

Course information:

Cost:from £995

Duration: 10 days

Grant available for eligible employers on a Training Plan only.

£50 per day for training days only

Visit citb.co.uk/grant for further information

If you are a scaffolding contractor, and you have taken out a Training Plan since 1 August 2014, you are allowed to claim for this CISRS course separately from other training to preserve your PAYE and LOSC training day’s allowance.

Location NCC East, NCC Midlands, NCC Scotland, NCC London, NCC South

Entry requirements:

You must have passed the Scaffolding Part 1 course and have at least 6 months site experience.

You will need to be able to climb up and down ladders safely.

You must be capable of handling scaffold boards and steel scaffold poles.

You must have a good understanding of spoken and written English.

Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

Assessment and exams:

This course has a combination of classroom-based theory; computer based training and practical exercises. The final assessment involves both written and practical tests.

Qualifications/certification:

CISRS Scaffolding Part 2 certificate.

Once you’ve gained a further six months’ site experience and successfully completed your NVQ/SVQ you may be invited back for a CISRS Level 2 Practical Skills Assessment